Posts by The Roam Team
What the Oxford English Dictionary Doesn’t Tell You about Coworking
The Oxford English Dictionary defines coworking as: The use of an office or other working environment by people who are self-employed or working for different employers, typically so as to share equipment, ideas and knowledge. While this definition is helpful, it doesn’t quite capture the essence of coworking. The Oxford English Dictionary fails to acknowledge…
Read MoreAnswers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Coworking
Since its beginnings in 2005 in San Francisco, California, the coworking industry has experienced a tremendous evolution. Year over year, an increasing number of freelancers, entrepreneurs, and other forward-thinking professionals around the world continue to embrace the numerous benefits of shared office space. According to the 2019 Global Coworking Survey, over two million people worldwide…
Read MoreThe Three Best and Worst Ways to Spend Your Meeting Budget
Meeting planning is no small undertaking. And if you’re responsible for planning and executing your team’s meetings, you’re also likely responsible for managing your team’s meeting budget. The stakes are high and you’re expected to make the most of the money you’ve been allocated. But it can be difficult to determine how to best spend…
Read MoreLess Is More: Three Things You Could Use Less of in Meetings
We often hear and talk about the extra amenities that make for a great meeting experience: design-enhanced spaces to inspire innovation and creativity, complimentary technology amenities, full service catering, access to a personal meeting coordinator and more. All of these features are opportunities to inspire your team and elevate your overall meeting experience. It’s easy…
Read MoreCoffee Shop or Coworking: Five Questions to Determine Which Workspace Is Best for You
Remote professionals, freelancers and entrepreneurs face a common dilemma: Where to find a workspace ideally suited to fit their needs. Home offices and coffee shops have become popular alternatives, mostly because they’re free, but do they offer a holistic professional environment that enables the remote workforce to accomplish their best work? For a small monthly…
Read MoreTop Four Reasons Working from Home Doesn’t Work
Eating family dinner and opening for business under the same roof poses a unique set of challenges for remote professionals. Whether your company downsized corporate office space or your small business is avoiding the expense of a pricey brick and mortar lease, an increasing number of people are working from home offices and experiencing a…
Read MoreGather, Connect and Network at Roam
When thinking about where to host a networking event, restaurants and other tried-and-true venues immediately jump to the forefront of your mind. Truthfully, there’s nothing wrong with hosting a post-work social gathering at a trendy tapas eatery or local sports bar. Those establishments are more than suitable and offer both familiarity as well as the…
Read MoreMaximize Productivity This Summer by Using an Offsite Meeting Space
Summertime can feel like a warm weather antithesis for productivity. It is all too easy to get carried away searching Airbnb for the perfect vacation house when a pressing deadline should have your efforts focused elsewhere. But fighting the distractions of summer is only half the battle. While some professionals work to overcome the lack…
Read MoreHow to Bring Your Best Self to Work and at Home
Healthy work-life balance is a concept that has changed considerably over the last decade. In previous years, creating such a harmonious existence simply meant putting in an honest day of work, and then returning home to enjoy a family dinner with post-meal time to read a book or play with the kids. However, as more…
Read MoreKeep Your Workflow Energized and Distraction-Free This Summer
Anyone who has ever explored working from home can attest to how difficult it can be to stay focused. On any given day, an excess of distractions threaten to break your concentration and productivity. So the thought of preparing for the additional amusements of summer can feel overwhelming. When the kids aren’t in school, they’re…
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